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Livescope transducer cable
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07/07/20 03:22 AM
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8upwithfishin'
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Already googled, but need to know how big of hole is needed for the connector end and what are you using to cover hole? Do they make a clam shell that big? Thx in advance.
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Re: Livescope transducer cable
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
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07/07/20 07:04 AM
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Flippin-Out
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My google must be different than yours. I got the Panoptix Livescope installation instructions that included a step saying that a 1 1/4 inch holesaw is needed to drill a pass-through hole.
There may be a clamshell that covers that, but that still lets water in, and exposes the layers of whatever you drilled through. I'm handy with tools, so I've made several cable covers using a piece of 1/2 inch starboard, typically cut at 2" x 2" or so. I use a router and round-over bit to put a nice dressed bevel on the top edges of the block. On the underside, I route a channel the diameter of the cable, or slightly larger if I want the cable to be able to slide in/out. I countersink screws in 4 corners, and poof, I've got a nice cable hole cover. I've seen some sold for $20+, which is ridiculous for what it is, but I like mine better.
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Re: Livescope transducer cable
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
#13659362
08/07/20 11:52 AM
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Mo
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That is a great idea. I have a new project. 😀
I know I have some scrap starboard somewhere, Thanks Mo
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Re: Livescope transducer cable
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
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08/07/20 06:02 PM
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BassBoatWired
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I use two step bits to work up to the size desired, then cover with the clamshell or black plastic cover.
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Re: Livescope transducer cable
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
#13685239
08/30/20 03:08 PM
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shut-up-and-fish
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1.25" diamiter ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/08/full-46975-65026-1garmin_010_10562_00_51577_1.jpg)
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Re: Livescope transducer cable
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
#13688139
09/01/20 10:22 PM
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Mo
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where would one find such item ? I need about 4 ,, all different sized, 20 years of changing electronics and trolling motors leaves a few holes.  Mo
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